What will be the primary current of a 20 kVA, 6600/220 V, 50 Hz step-down ideal transformer?

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  1. 1.3 A
  2. 0 A
  3. 1.515 A
  4. 3.03 A

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Option 4 : 3.03 A
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Concept

The KVA rating remains the same on the primary and secondary sides of the transformer.

Primary KVA = Secondary KVA

\(\sqrt{3}V_LI_L=\sqrt{3}V_HI_H\)

Calculation

Given, S = 20 kVA

VL = 6600 V

\(20\times 10^3=6600\times I_L\)

IL = 3.03 A

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